One thing
that I cannot stress more is that YOU are the
customer and YOU decide how
you want things done. Also, YOU should
NEVER pay anyone
unless that phase of the project is done properly and
completely. Always
check your contract for anything that might relieve the contractor
from doing something you think is his/her responsibility. If you
have any questions as to what a sub-contractors responsibilities
are, ask or contact me.
Now
that you've decided to pursue your dream pool, let's look at the
different phases. How much can you afford, how does it fit into your
yard, finding reputable sub-contractors, is the job being done
properly and on schedule and
finally...............SPLASH!!!!
When
it comes to cost, especially going through a pool company the price
on the average size pool is about the same as a mid size car. This
has been a consistent fact throughout the years. The price
should include decking and electrical (some companies offer this as
an option, usually in small print), start-up and clean-up. Codes in
some regions require a solar pool cover which should also be
included. Option that may be offered are upgrades in equipment,
tile, plaster finish, decking size and deck finishes. This may
result in a substantial rise in the cost of the pool.
Other
factor that could contribute to final price increases are fences and
ground conditions, i.e. rocks, boulders, watertables, plot
elevations. So now, instead of a $17,000 pool, you may be
approaching $20,000 and up, or as much as doubling the original
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